Where working and schooling meet at home.
You’ve made the decision to homeschool. Now what? This is where a lot of new homeschooling moms get that deer in the headlights look, not knowing what to do next. I know that’s how I felt when I began to homeschool. The first thing you should do is check into your state homeschooling laws. You… Read More
This week it occurred to me that Stargirl will be a high schooler next year. The thought terrifies me. Oh, I can handle teenage mood swings, teenage social lives, and perhaps I’ll even live through driver’s training. But homeschooling a teenager scares me to death! Why? I feel like Stargirl’s entire academic future rests on… Read More
A couple of months ago, I wrote about our family’s decision to enroll in a local charter school. I had high hopes for the experience, but I was also skeptical of having a public school so involved in my homeschool. How is it going? What have I learned? A lot! Charter School Has Benefits We… Read More
This year we’re doing something different in the homeschool. We’ve signed the kids up with a local charter school that supports homeschoolers. Basically, we still teach the children at home, but we have teachers checking in with us once a week to track our progress. I know this is a controversial decision, and that some… Read More
